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Chute
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A chute is a subdivision of the grid that encapsulates 3 boxes in a line.
A horizontal chute is known as a floor and a vertical chute is a tower.
Chutes are isolated and inspected when scanning a Sudoku. They also play a role when a Uniqueness Test is performed.
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Related Terms
- Part of
- grid
- Contains
- 3 boxes | 3 lines | 18 intersections | 27 cells
